I couldn't quite figure out how to replace the back without possibly damaging the bamboo around it. If that happened then I would have to do some serious repairs and probably paint the whole set. Not the end of the world but still.

And then one night it came to me how to take out the old broken woven insert

It worked. My husband cut out the old woven insert very carefully. I made a pattern, cut the fabric, slid it into place and edged with blue cording I found at Wal-Mart (yep!) on a small roll for $1.00 per chair

Gummie Lifesavers and a couple of other chewey candles are ring shaped

so they just drop right on the skewer.

The rest of the candy you simply slide down the skewer.

This is why you want "soft" candy.

I also bought Little Debbie heart shaped cakes for the "topper."

Spread out all the candy, slide it on the skewer in any order

(I didn't even try to make them exactly the same but you could),

pop them in the cello bag and tie them closed.

We dropped a few Red Hots in each cello bag.

We used a twist tie to get them sealed tightly and then put pink and red grosgrain ribbon (any pink or red ribbon would be fine. I always pick up the cute rolls of "themed" ribbon at the Target Dollar Spot)

and white curling ribbon over the twist tie to make them frilly and fun!

*Please note: One end of the skewer is pointed. You need the point in order to easily slide the candies on. If you are making these for children you can snip the pointed end of the skewer off with kitchen shears (very easy) and then add the Little Debbie Cake to the end.

This article talks about "why" bamboo furniture is a good choice and popular as well:Affordability, Versatility, Durability, and Sustainability. Plus, it adds fabulous warmth, texture and if its older - a vintage vibe to a room.And the trends in this article are all strong for 2018 and bamboo is at the top. Coastal Living

The thing about Bamboo is that whether you are just starting to use it in your decor because it's "on trend" or whether you were already embracing it in your house (The British have forever!!!), I don't think you can go wrong. Bamboo furniture and faux bamboo designs are classics and used well they will always be a wonderful, textural addition to a room.So its a win-win. See this faux bamboo china cabinet turned linen closet here.Look at all the wonderful texture subtly added to this room:Chinoiserie Chic

Less beachy and more formal use of bamboo furniture:One Kings LaneI hope your Bamboo Friday includes a touch of bamboo in your own home.